West Ham transfers: ExWHUEmployee reveals new striker set to join
ExWHUEmployee has issued an update as West Ham were unable to sign Celtic youngster Daniel Cummings in the January transfer window.
The Hammers have already begun plans to make new signings over the summer and back Graham Potter to build his squad.
Potter secured his move to the London Stadium, replacing Julen Lopetegui at the helm.
West Ham appear set to seal the transfer of Daniel Cummings
ExWHUEmployee reported on 12 January that the Hammers are in pole position to sign Celtic’s Cummings with Mark Noble playing a key role in the deal.
At just 18 years old, Cummings has already demonstrated an impressive scoring record, netting 26 goals in 27 games for Celtic’s B team this season.
His ability to find the back of the net at such a prolific rate at the youth level suggests he has the potential to translate this form into senior football.
This is particularly exciting for the Hammers as their current strikers have either been injury-prone or in decline, indicating a need for fresh, dynamic talent in the forward positions.
Cummings’ move could herald a new era at the London Stadium, where he could become the focal point of the attack in the coming years.
Daniel Cummings could be a future first-team regular
With players like Michail Antonio ageing and others like Niclas Fullkrug facing injury concerns, the teenager represents not just immediate depth but also a future star.
His youth and potential mean he’s not just a stop-gap signing but someone who could grow with the team.
The 18-year-old’s performance in the UEFA Youth League, scoring six goals in six games, further underlines his capability on a European stage, aligning well with the club’s ambitions in domestic and international competitions.
The involvement of Noble in securing this deal adds an extra layer of significance.
His reputation as a club legend and his current role as sporting director brings a sense of trust and strategic foresight to the transfer.
The former midfielder’s active role in the negotiations signifies the club’s commitment to youth development and nurturing homegrown or young talent, which has been a part of their identity under recent management.
This approach has previously paid dividends with other young signings and fans can be optimistic that Cummings might follow in those footsteps.
Looking towards the future, the anticipation is that the Scotsman will have opportunities to break into the first team once he joins in July.
With a medical pending and a pre-contract agreement seemingly in place, the transition seems smooth, suggesting that the Hammers have a clear plan for his integration.